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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1931

2,019 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 45 of 101

Farmers and Settlers' Association. Last Saturday's Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 1

Present at the above meeting, held last Saturday afternoon, in the Court House Hotel, were: Mr. Tom Shearwood (President) in the chair, and…

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Rural Reliefs, Ltd. Scheme to Help Farmers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. E. McWilliam, manager of the Narromine branch of the N.S.W. Bank, was present at the meeting of the Farmers ana Settlers' Association, held in Narromine on Saturday afternoon last, and he explained how farmers could obtain relief from Rural Reliefs Ltd…

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SAVED £87,000. Farmers Relieved of Primage Duty. F.S.A. Efforts

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 6

The decision of the Federal Government to remove the primage duty from cornsacks, woolpacks, and from the ingredients of superphosphate is…

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"On the Plough." "Three Too Long," Says F. & S.A. PRESIDENT. Western Farmer Criticised

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 4

In the Narromine "News" of May 15, appeared a letter written by a Western farmer to Mr. R. Griffith, of Narromine. The contests contained…

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Unsold Wheat Stocks

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

IT is evident that Sir Herbert Robson, who attended the world wheat conference recently held in Rome, as a delegate from the London Corn…

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Demand for Pastoral Products Volume of Sales

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

Though the world level of wool values has of late receded slightly, Australia has marketed a large clip, and the limited quantities which…

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"Nothing Like Wool." Make Mattresses

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

Mr. Paul Cheyne writes:—Italians arriving in Australia frequently bring their most treasured household possessions. One of these is often a…

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On the Land Sydney Wool Market

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd. report: Sales will be resumed in the Sydney market next week, when about 27,000 bales will be submitted. At…

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Addresses to Farmers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 1

At Mr. C. J. Roweliff's to-morrow night, Mr. C. Crane, Bureau Organiser, will deliver a lecture to members of the Buninyong Agricultural Bureau…

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Breeders' Thanks to Mr Thorby Pig-Farmers Present Ex-Minister With Illuminated Address

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

On Saturday night, May 30, about 100 members of the Pig Farmers' Association assembled at Sargent's Cafe in Market-street,…

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When Farmers Meet Logic of Men on the Land What They Tall[?] About

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

It is often said that when farmers meet all they talk about is stock, crops and the weather, but to sit and listen to the debates at the…

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Farmers and Settlers District Council Meets Important Resolutions for Conference

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

The Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met at the "Dispatch" office on Friday night last to receive resolutions for the annual conference from its various branches. The meeting started at 8 p.m. and finished at…

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Wheat Records

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 3

Wheat statistics, which have been kept systematically only for the last 300 years, allow that a sorry record for grain sales was recently established in…

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District Butter Factory What of It? Farmers Revive the Question

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 1

At Friday night's meeting of the district Council of the V. and S. Associations, Mr. G. Godwin (Narromine) asked:…

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Demand For Pastoral Products Volume of Sales

The Western Herald · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 3

Winchcombe Carson Ltd. report:Though the world level of wool values has of late receded slightly Australia has marketed a large clip and the…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Dubbo District Council. Solid Discussion on Subjects for Conference Able Advice from Friend Thorby

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 7

While the Yeomanry, of the Land—"the Cockles of the Country" (to use their own words)—keep their pecker up there is still hope for Australia, despite all the idiotic actions of reckless and misguided politicians…

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Points to Ponder for Farmers Compulsion Conversion

Western Age · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 3

The Graziers' Association has forwarded the following resolution to the Prime Minister:—"That a protest be made against any method of [?]…

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Alleged Cattle Rustling Police Round Up

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 2

Police from Lismore, Casino and Grafton, who are engaged on investigating work in rough bush country between the Clarence and Richmond…

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Voluntary Loan Loan Council's Decision Million Pounds Monthly to Relieve Wheat Farmers and Unemployed MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

The final sitting of the Premiers' Conference was preceded by an important meeting of the Australian Loan Council, at which a proposal to…

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Wound Infections of Sheep. Measures Against Losses During Shearing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 3

INterview of the approach of shearing operations in the early shearing districts the attention of sheepowners is directed by the Chief Veterinary…

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